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silk knit looking for fabric for camis for winter
rosehatten   Intermediate MD Member since 9/15/05 Posts: 95	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 4:46 PM HI all, For many years, I have been wearing Campmor's silk camis in the winter. They are so thin that they are nearly invisible under clothes, but they do such a nice job of keeping me warm. This is the product: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___68158 They are just wonderful, and I would like to make some, but can't seem to find the silk knit fabric. And I don't know what might be a good substitute. I kind of think that the fact that it is a knit makes it a better insulator, but maybe that's not so. Can anyone give me some ideas? There's no point in paying more than $20 a yard for silk since I can buy the cami for that, and there's no fitting issue with this type of item. I searched PR, but only found Very Old threads that didn't give me much help. Any thoughts or suggestions on what might work for me? Rose
PattyE   Intermediate MI Member since 9/7/10 Posts: 651	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 5:11 PM I haven't seen it cheaper than your target price. Maybe someone else has. I use silk jersey for my layering t's year-round. I agree, it's great for that.
PattyE   Intermediate MI Member since 9/7/10 Posts: 651	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 5:12 PM Oh, I've seen blends at Mood for less than $20 yd.
Vivienne   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 6/29/04 Posts: 948	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 5:32 PM Kashi at Metro Textiles had a nice mid weight silk knit in solid colours for $14 per yard when I visited in May 2012 at PR weekend. There was some at Mood for $18 per yard too. ------ Cheap fabrics, like cheap shoes, are a false economy.
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to rosehatten << Like this post Date: 11/11/12 5:36 PM Emma One Sock has gorgeous top quality 100% silk knits, but double the price. You're going to be better off cost-wise to purchase RTW, imo. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
Vivienne   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 6/29/04 Posts: 948	Login to reply to this post In reply to rosehatten << Like this post Date: 11/11/12 5:44 PM I also looked at Dharma Trading - no knit, but they do have a plain silk knit cami for $9. ------ Cheap fabrics, like cheap shoes, are a false economy.
RebeccaMarie   Intermediate DC Member since 5/5/12 Posts: 83	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/11/12 7:34 PM Nick of Time textiles has a couple silk knits that must be lightweight, given that they run like $8 a yard. Only reason I haven't ordered is that I'm hunting for more hefty knot silk, but it's worth a shot? ------ Humor, DIY escapades, pop culture, kitsch and creative miscellany from a bipolar bureaucrat with a sewing machine, a bottle of prozac, and an occasionally loose grip on reality -- http://sewciopathic.com ... plus, stuff for sale(!) at sewciopathic.etsy.com.
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to RebeccaMarie << Like this post Date: 11/11/12 9:56 PM At those prices, if you've got the bucks, sure it's worth a shot. Try 'em--and then report back to us!
Coconuts   Intermediate MI USA Member since 12/2/09 Posts: 1100	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/12/12 1:37 AM Have you considered tech fabrics, like UnderArmor? Rockywoods does have both HeatGear and ColdGear in stock.
rosehatten   Intermediate MD Member since 9/15/05 Posts: 95	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/12/12 4:56 AM Wow, there are some really good suggestions here. Thanks very much to all of you. I've already ordered from Dharma trading, and am waiting for info from Nick of Time. Rose

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